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14 - ATPL Question Bank in English - A conventional VOR and NDB are co-located. Ignoring meridian convergence over a short distance, an aircraft tracks outbound on VOR radial 090° with no wind as local magnetic variation changes, while the VOR’s station declination remains fixed. Considering the magnetic bearings read against the RMI compass card, which statement is correct?

Question 14 - Radio Navigation - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Neither indicated magnetic bearing changes.

The ADF magnetic-bearing reading changes; the VOR magnetic-bearing reading remains constant.

The VOR magnetic-bearing reading changes; the ADF magnetic-bearing reading remains constant.

Both indicated magnetic bearings change by the same amount.

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